Army Height Weight Calculator
Army Height and Weight Calculator works out Total score and Maximum possible from Sex for the standards table, Age at the test and Height. The default figures on this page give estimated body fat of 16.52 %; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
Your figures
Updates as you typeHow this is worked out
3 steps
- Body fat = 86.010 log10(34 - 15.5) - 70.041 log10(70) + 36.76 = 16.52%.
- BMI = 703 x 180 / 70^2 = 25.82.
- Fat mass = 180 x 16.52% = 29.73 lb; lean mass 150.27 lb.
Its 5 worked examples are re-run on every release, last on 15 September 2026. What changed
Sources and references
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What the Army Height and Weight Calculator calculates
Scores a military physical fitness test event by event on the services’ sliding scale, and screens body composition with the DoD circumference equations.
How to use this Army Height and Weight Calculator
Enter Sex for the standards table, Age at the test, Height and Weight. Total score updates as you type. Change one figure at a time to see what drives the result.
How the result is worked out
Open “How this is worked out” beside the result for the step-by-step calculation behind Total score, Maximum possible and Share of the maximum.
The method follows Hodgdon J.A. & Beckett M.B., Prediction of percent body fat for U.S. Navy men and women from body circumferences and height, Naval Health Research Center Reports 84-11 and 84-29 - the DoD circumference equations, DoD Instruction 1308.03, DoD Physical Fitness/Body Composition Program, Army Regulation 600-9, The Army Body Composition Program, Marine Corps Order 6100.13A, Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests - scoring tables and U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Program, PRT scoring tables.
What you can compare
Change one input at a time to see how it affects Total score, Maximum possible and Share of the maximum. The inputs you can vary are Sex for the standards table, Age at the test, Height, Weight, Neck circumference and Abdomen or waist circumference.
Understanding Total score, Maximum possible and Share of the maximum
This is an unofficial practice estimate. Only your unit’s current official scorecard and a certified grader produce a score of record, and only a medical provider can interpret body composition. Standards change: always read the minimum and maximum figures off the edition of the order in force for your test date.
Results are general information, not financial, tax, legal, medical or engineering advice. Check any decision that matters with a qualified professional.
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Frequently asked questions
What information do I need for the Army Height and Weight Calculator?
You need Sex for the standards table, Age at the test, Height, Weight, Neck circumference, Abdomen or waist circumference, Hip circumference and Body-fat limit for your age and sex. The page opens with default figures that give estimated body fat of 16.52 %, so you can see the scale before entering your own.
What does this Army Height and Weight Calculator show?
It shows Total score, Maximum possible, Share of the maximum, Total needed to pass, Passed, Events scored, Events below the minimum and Score by event, with the working and any warnings for your entries.
Can I check how the Army Height and Weight Calculator result was calculated?
Yes. The “How this is worked out” section shows the calculation steps, and the sources section identifies the references used for the method.